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hypermetropia

[ UK /hˌa‍ɪpəmɪtɹˈə‍ʊpi‍ə/ ]
NOUN
  1. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects

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  • Doctors need to be able to distinguish hypermetropia from myopia.
  • There is a high degree of hypermetropia in each eye, the R. has nearly 6.0 D and the L. about 5.0 D. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre
  • In the eyes of the guinea pig about the same proportion of hypermetropia existed. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
  • They also examined other animals, and the same proportion of hypermetropia existed. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891
  • Predisposing factors include all underlying causes of a narrow anterior chamber such as hypermetropia and cataract. Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • The most important cause of squint is a focusing error in which the lens system of the eye is not strong enough to bring the image to focus on the retina (hypermetropia).
  • Hypermetropia, or long-sightedness, is corrected by spectacles with convex lenses that make the eyes appear larger, as shown in the photograph.
  • Associate Professor at the Camera Culture Lab, Ramesh Raskar, who led the project, said the device can be mass-produced for less than $2 a piece and used to diagnose myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. Top Headlines
  • Apart from testing the eye, they supply booklets detailing eye care with particular reference to refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism.
  • Even though Kumar had long-sightedness (hypermetropia) since birth, it wasn't discovered early enough. Daily News & Analysis
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